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Is this normal? 39 weeks, haven't dropped, no dilation, baby over 7 lbs!?

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I'm pregnant wiht my first child, boy, and 39 weeks pregnant. The doctor says that the baby is slightly larger at 7 lbs 13 oz and has not dropped yet. My cervix has not really thinned and I have not dilated at all. I'm worried that I'll have to have a c-section b/c I have a small pelvis compared to the size of the baby.

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so much thanks and felt relieved upon reading all of this...I'm on my 39th weeks and have not yet dilated.Next week will be my schedule for ultrasound..i guess this will be fine..Thanks mommies for posting and answering this, Now i'm less less worried.

I am 39 weeks tomorrow. This is my first. He has been head down since i was 24 weeks atleast. I went to my appt and they told me that I was softening but not dialated. I have been having tiny contractions too , but his head is not fully in my pelivs. I am currently trying pineapple, excersice ball , walking , and nipple stimulation.

Hi I am 39 weeks 2days my first child was a normal birth the second is c section that is 9 and half years ago and my doctor want to give me a c section on 40 weeks if I do not go in to labour by then it would be at risk if he induce labour. I do not want to have a c section can any one help thanks

wow Im 39 weeks and 4 days and i've dropped but My cervix has softened and I havent started dilating...This is my 2nd pregnancy the same thing happened with my first pregnancy but they induced me and 2hours later emergency c-section. Im doing a VBAC hopefully this time...But im sure nature will take its course. Try evening Primrose oil it helps soften the cervix and walk alot!!! You can get it at any drug store or wallmart. It might help

we are in the same boat.. my due date will be on dec.26, just had my ultrasound and it showed 'that my little one hasn't dropped and she weighs 7lbs 6oz.. sometimes my tummy harden as rock, i felt menstrual cramps, lower back pains sometimes also, but it disappears.. so excited to see our bundle of joy but don't know when she's coming out..

I'm 40 wks & 5 days OVER DUE its looking like i may have to be induced this comming thursday Im very scared Ive heard allot of stories where things go wrong while being induced like woman taking 4 days to have the baby or it ending in a Cseaction and support info on this "inducing process"?

I am 39 weeks today and have not dropped nor dilated either.Hopefully I get some good news from the doctor,s today.This is my second baby in 21 years. Ladies, i know it sounds crazy enough.!I Honestly, I do not know what to expect just waiting to meet my precious baby boy soon.

thats normal you may probably have the baby a little later or just on time. babies are never to big to fit your pelvis that is just what the doctor says if the baby does not descend into the pelvis during labor it the body's doing. my mother is a very petite women a size 3 and she gave birth to me vaginally no prob and i was 10lbs 11 oz. so no stress about a c-section natural birth is always much easier so no worries hun:-)

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